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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZR1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-620 was announced very close to the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-620 scores vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic ZR1

 E-620 ZR1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-620

 ZR1 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZR1

 E-620 ZR1 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-620 compared to the ZR1.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and ZR1 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and ZR1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-620 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
18
no video
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $799 $280